Senior Financial Analyst
John Hancock Manulife
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the fund expense and reporting activities of the Global Fund Services team within Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM). This position reports directly to the Manager of Fund Expenses and Reporting and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of expense management for Manulife Canadian Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and Pooled Funds.
In addition, the role is accountable for preparing and delivering the Management Report of Fund Performance (MRFPs) in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders (such as NAV agents and auditors) to maintain high-quality reporting and support operational excellence across all fund expense processes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage fund expense budgets, ensuring comprehensive accruals are in place.
- Prepare and send expenses-related accounting entries to NAV agents for posting.
- Review and validate fund expenses to ensure they are accurately recorded; monitor and analyze expense variances.
- Review and process fund invoice payments following GWAM guidelines and leading practices.
- Supervise and manage the allocation of expenses charged to the funds.
- Supervise and review the Fund Expense Ratio calculation produced for Total Cost Reporting.
- Calculate and monitor the Management Expense Ratio (MER) monthly.
- Prepare, validate, and disseminate various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including Sales & AUM reports, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, operations, and compliance, to support fund management activities.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide insights and updates on fund expenses and reporting activities.
- Review and update internal procedures as applicable.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in fund expense management and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 5+ five years of relevant experience
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred
- Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on a mid-shift schedule
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting, fund expense management, and/or fund reporting processes
- Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is an asset
- Proficient in evaluating finance and operations workflows through analytical thinking and inquiry
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications
- Experience with Power Apps and other fund reporting applications is a plus.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently
When you join our team:
- We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see
About Manulife and John Hancock
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